Chamber Letter

a message from the rockville centre chamber president

This year we celebrate the 116th anniversary of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce. I say celebrate because our incredible village and its residents have supported our members for decades by shopping locally. Our business districts continue to not only thrive but grow as we welcome new businesses each year. Coordinating with the mayor’s office, our membership committee celebrates new businesses when they join the chamber with a ribbon cutting attended by our mayor, deputy mayor and chamber members, complete with going “live” on social media. These fun and informal videos introduce each new business and its owner to the community. Our social media presence has grown tremendously and is a wonderful resource for chamber members and village residents. I encourage you to like and follow us if you have not already done so! Another wonderful resource is our Chamber website where you can find a list of our members and our chamber community events. You can find us at www.rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com. The Rockville Centre Chamber is committed to giving back to the community and support our local students’ education. Through our membership dues, raffles and sponsorship funds we awarded $1,000 scholarships to three South Side High School seniors who expressed an interest in learning about business and entrepreneurship when they attend college in the fall. On Sept. 17, the chamber will host its third annual Playing on the Porch Day. This event was a great success last year with 35 local entertainers performing all over the village. We raised $7,500 for The Tommy Brull Foundation. This year we will support The Friends of the RVC Library with donations received at each house during the event. Another family fun day will be EAT SHOP ROCK, which will be held this year on Oct. 16. The holiday season begins with our seventh annual Snowman Hunt returning on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. This family fun event invites children 12 and younger to find hidden snowmen at participating merchants throughout the village. Please continue to shop small and local this holiday season! I would like to thank our Chamber Executive Board and all Chamber members who work all year to continue to connect commerce with the community in a positive and beneficial way; Mayor Francis X. Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and the entire village team who work together with us to help our community continue to thrive. I personally thank you for supporting our wonderful businesses in Rockville Centre.

Lisa Umansky Chamber of Commerce President

Courtesy Rockville Centre Chamber Scott McGrath, Manager of Dime, with Chamber treasurer Ed Asip, Advance Formal Wear Manager Kevin Upton, relocated this year to 270c Merrick Road, RVC Mayor Fran Murray, Chamber Board member Donna Einemann, Ron Rothenberg, Herald Community Newspapers.